Early Years Lead
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Cleethorpes, DN35 0DN |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Signhills Infant Academy is seeking an inspirational, passionate Early Years leader to guide our dedicated team, foster a love of lifelong learning, and shape the future of our youngest learners. Rated 'Strong' across all areas in our recent Ofsted inspection, we are actively driving forward on our journey to 'Exceptional' in the Early Years.
• Curiosity Approach Pedagogy: We hold full accreditation in the Curiosity Approach, transforming our learning environments into child-led spaces filled with authentic resources and natural materials.
• Exemplary Culture: Ofsted recognised our exemplary pupil behavior, respectful culture, and positive staff-pupil relationships as standout strengths.
• Outreach & Impact: You will join a team embarking on a journey to share Early Years best practice with schools far and wide.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Pedagogical Leadership: Lead, sustain, and expand the Curiosity Approach philosophy across our Foundation Stage.
• Curriculum & Progress: Oversee a diverse, inclusive, and well-sequenced EYFS curriculum while maintaining effective assessment tracking to ensure strong pupil progress.
• Strategic Improvement: Feed insights into the School Development Plan (SDP) and create targeted action plans for the EYFS.
• Staff Empowerment: Coach, mentor, model team teaching, and deliver CPD to continuously build staff practice.
• Collaboration & Outreach: Lead networking efforts, deliver training, and liaise with partner schools and the St. Lawrence Academies Trust on key EYFS initiatives.
Requirements:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a proven track record of outstanding Early Years teaching and leadership.
• Deep understanding of and alignment with the Curiosity Approach philosophy.
• The vision, drive, and enthusiasm to lead strategic school improvement.
• Articulate, confident communication skills to build collaborative relationships and deliver engaging training.
What the school offers its staff
For the right candidate we can offer:
• An inclusive, vibrant and welcoming environment with talented and fully committed staff
• Wonderful children who enjoy coming to school and are excited to learn
• A supportive community of staff, local governors and parents/carers
• An exciting opportunity to be part of a growing Trust with a strong central team
• Supportive and bespoke performance development and appraisal
• A Multi-Academy Trust environment that values professionalism and delegates to them the responsibilities for their children’s education and pastoral support.
• A collaborative and developmental relationship with other leaders across the family of schools.
• High quality, bespoke education support from a central team that supports school leaders with the delivery of the quality of education
• Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
• A bespoke programme of induction and professional development personalised to the individual
Further details about the role
Visits to Signhills Infant Academy are warmly encouraged to see the uniqueness of our Early Years approach and experience our accredited Curiosity Approach learning environments first-hand.
To arrange a visit or for further details regarding the post, please contact:
Hannah Gray (Headteacher)
Telephone: 01472 694993
Email: hannah.gray@signhillsinfants.co.uk
To apply click here -
https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignRef=SCH-SLAT-0103
Closing date 5 October 2026 at 9:00 am
Interviews held on 12th October 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.